The Difference Between Formal and Functional Regions Is _____________________

Multiple Choice

The difference between formal and functional regions is _____________________.

A) the nature of the unifying properties: static homogeneity versus functional cohesion
B) the area involved: Formal areas are very large, while functional areas are smaller
C) the formal region is urban in nature, whereas the functional region is rural
D) the age of the regions: The functional region is normally much older than the formal region
E) the formal region characterizes the non-Western world, whereas the functional region is typically European or North American